Rotary drums are central to countless industrial processes, and whether drying, heating, cooling, or granulating, their performance depends on precise alignment and structural integrity. One often-overlooked, yet critical, rotary drum maintenance task for ensuring both is tire reshimming. A small adjustment with a big impact, …
In heavy industries that rely on large-scale, continuous production processes—such as mining, fertilizer manufacturing, and chemical processing—the consequences of unplanned downtime can be catastrophic. While some production downtime is inevitable, how and when that downtime occurs can make the difference between a quick resolution and …
One of the most essential rotary drum maintenance procedures in prolonging service life is tire and trunnion grinding – the practice of resurfacing the tire (riding ring) and trunnion wheel components to like-new condition. Since damage to these components has a compounding effect on the …
Recent advancements have made rotary kiln alignment methods faster and more effective than ever. Misalignment is one of the most common (and most treatable) causes of rotary kiln damage. Alignment touches all components of a rotary kiln, with misalignment promoting wear on all parts. In …
A rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, agglomerator, or otherwise, is a major investment and integral part of many industrial processing systems. From drying and cooling bulk solids before storage, to agglomerating ore fines in a heap leaching operation, the rotary drum often serves …
Capable of causing costly damage to equipment, as well as process inefficiencies and unnecessary downtime, corrosion is a common problem faced when working with rotary dryers. This is particularly true of dryers that were not designed with corrosion in mind. Fortunately, there are several ways …
FEECO recommends keeping a number of bucket elevator parts on hand to facilitate a quick change out in the event of a failure. What follows is a summary of these parts, as well as helpful tips in minimizing downtime, and the information original equipment manufacturers …
While demand for frac sand is nowhere near where it was during the boom seen over a decade ago, the industry is seeing somewhat of a resurgence, putting rotary dryer services in high demand. In the 2010s, producers were looking to get their new plants …
Whether working with a dryer, granulator, kiln, or otherwise, an annual rotary drum inspection is the best way to uphold process efficiency, prolong equipment life, and avoid costly downtime and maintenance. These inspections allow plant managers to catch potential problems early and prevent them from …
Maximizing the reliability and service life of a rotary dryer is the focus of many plant managers. One of the most important, but most overlooked aspects of rotary drum maintenance is ensuring proper alignment, or the positioning of the drum on its bases. Why Rotary …